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Les Sentes de Fondoire
Visorando Member
3.32 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Guesnes (Vienne)
In the heart of the Scevolles Forest and starting from the Étang de Guesnes, three trails, developed and signposted by the Communauté de Communes du Loudunais, are open to the public (except during January).
The route described here is the longest of the three. It winds through the forest, allowing you to discover the diversity of its tree populations. Numerous information boards line this route, which is ideal for children or anyone with a curiosity about nature.
The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine
4.37 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Prinçay (Vienne)
A short hike mainly through fields, discovering a beautiful Romanesque church (later remodelled) and a beautiful Renaissance castle. There are a few views of the countryside.
Berthegon circular countryside loop
5.70 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, offering sweeping views of the countryside. There is no shortage of heritage sites, including a church, a manor house and some beautiful houses.
Berthegon Forest Circular Loop
6.16 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A mainly woodland walk, offering the benefit of shade from a variety of trees. It largely follows the "Sentier des Sables et des Terres Blanches", designed and signposted by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
The Châteaux of Coussay and La Tour de Ry
8.46 mi
+253 ft
-243 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Coussay (Vienne)
A heritage hike in the countryside and woods of Haut Poitou with two Renaissance-style castles up close and a Romanesque church.
Route designed and marked by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Belle Indienne Circular Loop
6.97 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Nature and views starting from Orches
Tourist office7.15 mi
+335 ft
-361 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
With its many panoramic views of the villages, the pretty surrounding hamlets and its paths that are by turns wooded and undulating, this route certainly lives up to its name.
Le Caillou de Saint-Martin
4.70 mi
+177 ft
-194 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
A short walk along field paths, forest trails and small roads, taking in a Neolithic polishing stone, a few cave dwellings and a beautiful church.
This hike partly follows a route designed and marked out by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Along the Dive between Moncontour and Sauzeau
8.14 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moncontour (Vienne) (Vienne)
A hike dominated by water, mostly along the various branches of the Dive river and in the shade of poplar trees.
The route was designed and marked out by the Loudunais Community of Communes and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (French Federation of Hiking and Rambling).
Poulesse Castle and the Bois de Faye
4.71 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk to discover a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and a Romanesque-style collegiate church. The route follows field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
6.34 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.
From one bank of the Dive to the other, starting from Mazeuil
7.49 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mazeuil (Vienne)
A walk through the countryside, criss-crossing the River Dive. A wealth of heritage awaits: a Romanesque church, an old fortified dwelling, a castle, oratories, a chapel…
In the footsteps of Cardinal Richelieu
3.40 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Richelieu (Indre-et-Loire)
The town and the Château de Richelieu were built on the famous cardinal’s family estate. All that remains of the château is a wooded park and a few outbuildings. The town, on the other hand, has retained the architectural style of the first half of the 17th century. This walk through the town and the park offers the chance to discover this rich heritage.
Lencloître circular loop
7.74 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lencloître (Vienne)
An easy hike that mainly takes place amongst cultivated fields and vineyard plots on the hillsides. The church in Lencloître adds a superb touch of heritage.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, under the name "Entre Vignes et Jardins" and number 24.
Dolmens and sacred stones around Les Trois-Moutiers
8.11 mi
+387 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Trois-Moutiers (Vienne)
On the border between Poitou and Touraine, this route takes you to several dolmens and a "mound" where large slabs were gathered by our Neolithic ancestors. The hike alternates between fields and woodland and passes through pretty villages with beautiful tuffeau stone houses and troglodyte cellars.
Route designed and marked by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
